Student engagement is out-of-classroom scholarship, research, and projects undertaken by Penn State students in service of the community. Outreach is proud to play a significant role in connecting students with unique learning opportunities and advancing Penn State’s land-grant mission. Through Outreach, Penn State students can learn by:

  • connecting with the natural world through hands-on experience, teaching, and leadership to promote environmental stewardship
  • partnering with artificial intelligence industry leaders to prototype and design solutions utilizing cutting-edge AI
  • creating content for a multichannel public media company
  • studying, researching, and working on capstone projects in an urban setting
  • assisting with the planning and implementation of events, conferences, and camps
  • sharing knowledge in an inter-generational learning experience

Programs offering student engagement opportunities

Visit these Penn State Outreach programs to learn more about opportunities for students.

Conferences and InstitutesConferences and Institutes
Conferences and Institutes
Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn StatePenn State Center Pittsburgh
Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State
Nittany AI AllianceNittany AI Alliance
Nittany AI Alliance
Osher Lifelong Learning InstituteOLLI
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Penn State Center PhiladelphiaPenn State Center Philadelphia
Penn State Center Philadelphia
Readiness Institute at Penn StatePittsburgh skyline and bridge
Readiness Institute at Penn State
Shaver’s Creek Environmental CenterSummer camp kids at Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center
Student Engagement NetworkTwo students working with cutting tools in a lab
Student Engagement Network
The Arboretum at Penn StateA view of the Pollinator and Bird Garden during construction
The Arboretum at Penn State
WPSUWPSU team holding an Emmy Award
WPSU